Career Opportunities

Thank you for considering a career at Ursuline Academy. Founded in 1893 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school with four academic branches: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline is a student-centered community that has championed trailblazers, changemakers, and global leaders for over 130 years. We invite you to become part of the legacy.

Ursuline Academy is committed to fully utilizing our employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

Ursuline Academy Employee Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) plan with Employer Contribution
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Life Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Tuition Remission for Ursuline, Salesianum, and St. Edmond's Academy (grades 6-8)
  • Free Extended Day & Holiday Program
  • Discounted Summer Camps (applies to all Ursuline run camps)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Personal Continuing Education

Positions at Ursuline

Middle School Tennis Coach

Ursuline Academy invites applications for the position of Head Coach for the Middle School Tennis Team. This is a paid, part-time position, reporting to the Director of Athletics. Qualified candidates will possess relevant tennis coaching experience with an emphasis on socio-emotional learning and personal development. We seek to hire someone with a strong character, an in-depth knowledge of the elements of the sport, and an ability to communicate with middle school players at varying skill levels effectively.

Electronic submissions of your resume should be emailed to: ldisabatino@ursuline.org. Please include “Tennis Coach” in the subject of the email.

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Entrepreneurship & Leadership Teacher

Ursuline Academy is currently seeking a teacher to oversee our Leadership and Entrepreneurship curriculum. This position will plan and teach our Upper School   Leadership and Entrepreneurship classes, and will develop curriculum for the Lower School Dream Lab and Middle School mini-mesters. The ideal candidate will bring branding, marketing, communication, design thinking and innovation to the classroom. The candidate will ideally be an active member of the community and build and nurture relationships and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Entrepreneurship & Leadership Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Ursuline Academy has an opening for a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative teacher of Social Studies to join our collaborative faculty team starting August 2025. The Social Studies department delivers various classes within the discipline, including AP Human Geography, World History, US History, AP European History, Economics, and AP Government, with the possibility of developing your own Social Studies elective. The current position could involve teaching a combination of these courses at the Honors or AP level.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Social Studies Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Upper School Math Teacher

Ursuline is seeking a Math Teacher in the Upper School to begin in August 2025. This role works teaching various courses spanning from Algebra I to Calculus. The course load encompasses all levels of mathematics, including college preparatory, Honors and AP. In addition, this position will serve as an advisor for 7-10 students and moderate a co-curricular activity or student/school club, and could include Department Chair responsibilities.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Math Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Upper School Theology Teacher

Ursuline Academy is seeking a Theology Teacher in the Upper School to begin in August 2025. This position would involve teaching various levels of Theology curriculum, including Old and New Testament, Principles of Christian Morality, World Religions and Faith and Justice. In addition, this position will serve as an advisor for 7-10 students and moderate a co-curricular activity or student/school club.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Theology Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Cafeteria Assistant

Ursuline Academy is seeking a part-time Cafeteria Assistant. The Cafeteria Assistant provides breakfast and lunch for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools with specific responsibilities for performing and serving food items to students, faculty and staff, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Cafeteria Assistant” in the subject of the email.

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